Any supplier of water requesting a variance from provisions of these regulations shall file a written application providing the following information:

1. (a) Specific regulation for which a variance is requested;
2. (b) The type and duration of the variance;
3. (c) Analytical results of system and source water quality and projected quality if the variance is approved;
4. (d) Data showing adequate water treatment will be provided based on information from plant studies, research, pilot plant results or other studies using the same or similar raw water sources; and
5. (e) A plan for the provision of safe drinking water if an excessive level of any contaminant affected by the variance should occur.

Author: Joe Alan Power, Dennis D. Harrison

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§22-23-33, 22-23-35, 22-23-49, 22-22A-5, 22-22A-6.

History: May 23, 1977. Repealed and Readopted: January 4, 1989; October 31, 1990; effective December 5, 1990. Amended: Filed December 18, 2007; effective January 22, 2008. Amended: Filed October 21, 2014; effective November 25, 2014.